T20 World Cup: As New Zealand chase another world title, their sporting culture stands tall
Published on: March 8, 2026, 12:02 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Kiwis, as New Zealand are called after the flightless bird that is their national symbol, have made it a habit of soaring high in recent years. The excellence though isnt restricted merely to their cricket teams that regularly reach the final stages of world events, but extends well beyond to other sporting pursuits. For a nation with a population of just over 5 million (for context, Mumbai has four times as many people!), New Zealands outsized success on the world sporting stage should be the subject of a doctoral thesis.
